Tag: Yearly Goals

This was one of my goals in 2016 which I was able to successfully accomplish. I did not ban myself from shopping. I was just more mindful of my purchases. Besides, generally, I am not an impulsive buyer because I easily get frustrated especially when trying out clothes that I like but don’t fit hahaha!

However, I had my fair share of moments in the past where I bought things in the hopes that these will fit me after a month. As if. Of course it did not happen so those things go to the someday, maybe pile. And I don’t want to add to this pile anymore, hence this goal.

How did I do it?

In February 2016, I listed down every single clothing I own. I then set aside those that I cannot or don’t see myself using in the future and gave them away to my family. I had a hard time letting go to be honest, but I really wanted to purge so I just closed my eyes and dumped them in the “To be given away” bag.

I also assessed how many pieces of items I really NEED for each category. For instance, how many office blouses and pants must I own given my nature of work and work schedule? If I have x blouses, will I still have something to wear during the days I can’t do laundry because work is busier than usual or my social life was suddenly activated, hence no time during the weekends which I usually use for domestic chores? Do I really need more than 10 pairs of socks? How many casual shirts do I actually own? Do I need more? Do I need to give some away?

I did that exercise for maybe a week during my free time.The final output was a tally of how many I should have, how many I currently own, how many more do I need to buy or how many excess do I have and how many are in my someday, maybe pile and this includes those that fit in the past hehehehe. After all the tallying, while I lack a few items to complete my projected numbers, there are still a lot of items in the maybe, someday pile. And also, how in hell did I accumulate so many pairs of socks?!!!! Hahaha!

My inventory of the things I own as of February 2016.

I saved the stats in my phone. From then on, every time I want something, I check the stats first to see if I still lack items for that category. Most of the time, this curbed my impulse to just buy, especially if I see dismal numbers under “pile”. It also did not fail to remind me that I had enough stuff and no need to buy more. Once or twice though, I have to admit, I think I hoarded some shirts but simply because some of my current shirts already need replacements.

I need to update that file now since I think I still gave away a few pieces after February. I also now need to check the things I currently use, especially my office outfits, to make sure that these are still in good condition, colors included.

I also need to do this exercise again in case there are items I am now willing to let go.

I will continue doing this until I am able to fit everything in 1 panel of the cabinet in the apartment. But to be able to have everything in that 1 panel, I should really work hard in shrinking my body so that those under “pile” will be put to use again. I still refuse to give them away because these were favorite shirts and blouses when I was slimmer hahaha!

Aside from helping me purge stuff that I don’t anymore need, I also realized that at least I am not too attached to my things and that I can easily let go of them. I don’t even remember the items I gave away. I just get reminded when I see them worn by my sisters or my aunt. Hehehe.

Before I forget all about my year end updates for my 2016 goals, here it goes.

Just like what most companies do where they have regular business reviews, I also like to have at least a mid-year and year-end review of the goals I made early this year, just to check how I am doing and ensure that I am still on track.

This year’s focus will be: chill, family, health, wealth.

Statuses:

Completed! – as in done/finished

On track – met as of time of review

Not yet started – not yet started as of time of review

Quite – met but there were deviations

Not met – target not met

Chill

Mid: Quite – There were stressful moments but I just kept quiet and pushed myself to just do whatever it is that needs to be done.

End: Quite – It was more stressful at work when the 2nd half of the year rolled in so my patience and grace under pressure was really challenged. The good news is, I survived!!!! 😀 😀 😛

Buy less, want less

Mid: On track– All items bought were needed.

End: On track– While I think I went overboard with shoes last year, I still did not overdo it, that’s for sure.

Stick with financial budget for 2016. I made a new list specifically for my financial goals after posting my 2016 goals in January. I just feel that it’s more effective and more inspiring for me if I track my financial goals separately.

End: Quite – I tried something recently but I’ll still see how it goes.

Spend more time with family

Mid: Quite – Spent some time with some siblings last Feb, to support my brother and his family since he lost his mother-in-law. Had a picnic at Burnham Park on Easter Sunday for my birthday celebration with family. No event in Q2.

End: Completed! – there were meet ups during the 2nd half, plus we siblings all made the effort to at least spend time especially during the holidays.

Get down to my ideal weight

Mid: Negative. Pfffft!

End: Negative. Another pfftttt! Admittedly, I excessively ate all kinds of junks especially during those stressful months at work.

End: Not met – Things got crazy at work and that time, I thought that it was a wise decision to not take on too much as my stress levels were at its highest.

Become an early riser

Mid: Quite – I have been forcing myself to sleep earlier in recent weeks so that I can wake up earlier. I try as much as I can to sleep by 12 AM, 1 AM at the most so that I can wake up at 7 AM, after 6-7 hours of sleep.

End: Quite – It really depends on what time I finish at work.

Journal more

Mid: On track – My total posts to date are already more than my total posts for the whole year at least for the past 5 years.

End: Completed! – The fact that I completed my monthly updates for 52 weeks was already a guarantee that I was able to meet this.

Just like what most companies do where they have regular business reviews, I also like to have at least a mid-year and year-end review of the goals I made early this year, just to check how I am doing and ensure that I am still on track.

This year’s focus will be: chill, family, health, wealth.

Statuses:

On track – met as of time of review

Not yet started – not yet started as of time of review

Quite – met but there were deviations

Not met – target not met

Chill

Mid: Quite – There were stressful moments but I just kept quiet and pushed myself to just do whatever it is that needs to be done.

Buy less, want less

Mid: On track – All items bought were needed.

Stick with financial budget for 2016

I made a new list specifically for my financial goals after posting my 2016 goals in January. I just feel that it’s more effective and more inspiring for me if I track my financial goals separately.

Mid: Quite – Spent some time with some siblings last Feb, to support my brother and his family since he lost his mother-in-law. Had a picnic at Burnham Park on Easter Sunday for my birthday celebration with family. No event in Q2.

Get down to my ideal weight

I really need to get serious about my health. I want a long life.

Mid: Negative. Pfffft!

Start training for a marathon

Mid: I am not sure about this anymore.

Push with Japan Travel

Mid: On track. Return tickets bought, accommodations booked.

Go back to school

I had to stop when we lost our father in January 2015. I haven’t been back since then. I would still want to complete the program. I only have 12 units left!

Mid: Still undecided

Become an early riser

Since I work mid-shift, tendency is to wake up later than usual. By rising earlier, I will have extra hours to work on other personal projects, like decluttering more, cross-stitching, or working for extra income.

Mid: Quite – I have been forcing myself to sleep earlier in recent weeks so that I can wake up earlier. I try as much as I can to sleep by 12 AM, 1 AM at the most so that I can wake up at 7 AM, after 6-7 hours of sleep.

Journal more

I noticed that my memory is not as sharp as before already, hence this year and moving forward, I will write about all sorts of events, relevant or otherwise so that there is something to read back when I am much older. This is also the reason why I already have have the weekly recap in this blog.

Mid: On track. My total posts to date are already more than my total posts for the whole year at least for the past 5 years.